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DICK, John P. - The Cass County Historian, December 1999 - taken from Beardstown Illinoian, February 11, 1875 - Died Friday at his residence in the Sangamon Bottoms, John P. DICK.

DIEBOLD, ? - The Cass County Historian, March 2000, taken from Virginia Gazette, February 13, 1880
   Died Monday in Beardstown, the eight year old son of Mr. and Mrs. Diebold of croup.

DIETSCH, Jaedyn Michelle - Journal-Courier, Jacksonville, Illinois, November 13, 2002 - Submitted by Marcia Cox
Jaedyn Michelle Dietsch
   Jaedyn Michelle Dietsch, infant daughter of Karissa Spoon and Joseph Dietsch, died Tuesday morning, Nov. 12, 2002 at St. John's Hospital in Springfield.
She was born Nov. 11, 2002, in Rushville.
   She is survived by her parents of Beardstown; maternal grandparents Kevin and Debbie Spoon of Beardstown; paternal grandparents Julie Ingles of Beardstown, Bill Ingles of Rushville, and Jim Dietsch of Jacksonville, maternal great-grandmother Betty Hiles of Beardstown, paternal great-grandparents Charles and Judy Hollingsworth of Frederick; and several aunts, uncles and cousins. She was preceded in death by her maternal great-grandparents Richard Hiles and Harold and Mary Spoon; and paternal great-grandparents Orville and Genevieve Dietsch.
   Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday at the Sager Funeral Home in Beardstown, with burial at Beardstown City Cemetery. Memorials have been suggested to the Community of Christ in Beardstown.

DIRREEN, Nancy - Virginia Enquirer, Mar. 2, 1878
   Died Feb. 22, in Virginia, IL, Nancy, wife of John, age 33 years, 4 months, 8 days. She was the daughter of Maria Cunningham and she married Dec. 20, 1871. She had been ill with consumption for five years. She was a member of the Christian Church. Burial was at Robinson cemetery.

DIXON, Christi Lucille - Journal-Courier, Jacksonville, Illinois, January 13, 2007 - Submitted by Marcia Cox
Christi L. Dixon, 1954-2007, Virginia
   Christi L. Dixon, 52, of Virginia, died Thursday, Jan. 11, 2007, at her residence.
   She was born Jan. 12, 1954, in Cass County, the daughter of Walter Dean and Kathryn Jockisch Cox. She married John Dixon on July 2, 1972, at Shiloh Cumberland Presbyterian Church in Cass County, and he survives.
   She is also survived by her mother of Virginia; two daughters, Deanne (husband, Dustin) Day of Auburn and Melissa (husband, Gary) Bell of Virginia; two granddaughters, Caitlin Day and Bridgette Bell; and one sister, Jan (husband, Charles) Hagloch of Virginia. She was preceded in death by her father; and one sister, Anita (surviving husband, Fred of Jacksonville) Hoagland.
   Mrs. Dixon was a dorm parent at Illinois School for the Deaf for 15 years. She was a member of First Baptist Church in Meredosia and actively involved in the Relay for Life. She enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren.
   Funeral services will be held 10 a.m. Monday at Williamson Funeral Home in Jacksonville, with burial at Walnut Ridge Cemetery in Virginia. The family will meet with friends from 1-4 p.m. Sunday at Williamson Funeral Home. Memorials are suggested to Relay for Life or Cass-Schuyler Area Hospice. Condolences may be left at www.airsman-hires.com.

DOBSON, Bryan Jacob - Journal-Courier, Jacksonville, Illinois, January 25, 2003 - Submitted by Marcia Cox
Bryan Jacob Dobson - 2003 - Virginia
   Bryan Jacob Dobson, infant son of Davie E. II, and Ann Thomas Dobson of Virginia, died Thursday, Jan. 23, 2003, at St. John's Hospital in Springfield.
   He was born Thursday, Jan. 23, 2003, at St. John's Hospital.
   He is survived by his parents; one brother, Robert; paternal grandfather, Dave Dobson of Jacksonville; maternal grandparents, Robert Moore and Judy Miller, both of Virginia; and several aunts, uncles and cousins.
   Graveside services will be held 11 a.m. Tuesday at Calvary Cemetery in Springfield. Bisch & Son Funeral Home in Springfield is in charge of arrangements.

DOERR, Mrs. August (Emma) (Biehl) - Virginia Gazette, Virginia, Illinois, September 1, 1933 - Submitted by Carol Orwig
Local woman’s death caused by bad burns
   Mrs. August Doerr, 78, a lifelong resident of Cass county, died at 4 o’clock Tuesday afternoon at the Schmitt Memorial hospital at Beardstown of burns received while attempting to build a fire at her home Tuesday morning.
   Mrs. Doerr’s clothing caught fire when she poured coal oil on burning papers in the stove. She was alone in the house at the time. Mr. Doerr returned home at 9:30 o’clock after his aged wife had succeeded in extinguishing the flames. He called a physician and after Mrs. Doerr received medical attention she was removed to the hospital. Coroner Charles H Gersmeyer conducted an inquest Wednesday afternoon.
   Mrs. Doerr is survived by her husband, one son John E of this city and two sisters.
Funeral services were held at the Virginia Undertaking Parlors yesterday afternoon at 2:30 o’clock with the Rev J.H. Parker in charge. Interment was made at the Walnut Ridge cemetery.

DOERR, John E., 1878 - newspaper unknown, January 1, 1931 - Submitted by Carol Orwig
John E. Doerr died Thursday at his home
   Double pneumonia is fatal to resident of Red Oak
   Funeral services will be held on Saturday Afternoon for J.E. Doerr at the Bluff Springs Lutheran Church, Rev. T.B. Epting officiating. Mr. Doerr passed away at 7:30 o'clock Thursday morning, his death resulting from double pneumonia. He was 52 years of age and was an old resident of the Red Oak neighborhood, which is about seven miles northwest of this city.
   His survivors, besides his widow, Mrs. Mae Glover Doerr, include six children, namely, Mrs. Dorothy French, Mrs. Annabel Wessel, Miss Ella Doerr, Norman, Paul and Kenneth and four sisters, Mesdames Johnson Davis of Cornland, Amos Wagoner, Wm. Parry and Ella Seaman of this vicinity.
   Interment will be made in Walnut Ridge Cemetery.

See Dour/Doerr below on this page.

DONALDSON, Grace A. - Journal-Courier, Jacksonville, Illinois, March 2, 2004
   Grace A. Donaldson, 85, of Ashland, died Saturday, March 20, 2004, at Passavant Area Hospital in Jacksonville.
   She was born Aug. 20, 1918, in Monticello, Ky., the daughter of William H. and Sallie Southwood Twyford. She married Claude C. Donaldson on May 15, 1938, in Oakwood, Mo., and he preceded her in death on April 26, 2002.
   She is survived by one son, Russell (wife, Clover) Donaldson of Ashland; one daughter, Beverly (husband, Warren) Roach of Ashland; five grandchildren, Mike Roach, Steven Donaldson and Kevin Donaldson, all of Ashland, Cindy Smith of Bushnell and Joshua Prichard of Jacksonville; three great-grandchildren; and one sister, Betty (husband, Gerald) Clayton of Jeffersontown, Ky. She was preceded in death by four brothers, Jack Twyford, Kenneth (surviving wife, Dorothy of Springfield) Twyford, George (surviving wife, Olive of Jacksonville) Twyford and Ray (surviving wife, Patricia of Jacksonville) Twyford.
   Mrs. Donaldson was a homemaker and a member of Virginia United Methodist Church in Virginia. She was a wonderful grandmother and enjoyed hosting family gatherings.
   Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Tuesday at Williamson Funeral Home in Jacksonville, with burial at Ashland Cemetery in Ashland. Family will meet friends from 4-7 p.m. today at the funeral home. Memorials are suggested to the American Cancer Society or the Kidney Foundation. Condolences may be sent to the family online at www.airsman-hires.com.

DOOLIN, Mary - Ashland Sentinel Newspaper, Ashland, Illinois, Friday, May 8, 1936 - Submitted by Carol Orwig
   Mrs. Mary Doolin, 77, passed away Wednesday morning at 10 o‚clock at her home in this city, following a lingering illness.
   She was born December 8, 1859 at Island Grove near New Berlin. Her husband died January 3, 1914.
   She is survived by two sons, John of Jacksonville and James of New Berlin; four daughters, Misses Anna, Loretta and Ellen at home and Miss Deloris of Pleasant Plains; three brothers, William Thomas and John Butler; three sisters, Mrs. James Newell of Pleasant Plains; Mrs Ella McCready, Schuyler, Neb., and Mrs. Margaret Ryan of Jacksonville.
   Funeral services will be held at the home at 8:30 a.m. Friday and requiem high mass will b e celebrated at 9 o‚clock at St. Augustine Church, Rev. D.J. Quinn officiating.

DOTZERT, Arneda - newspaper unknown, 1985 - Submitted by Marcia Cox
   Mrs. Arneda Dotzert, age 88 of Rural Route #1, Beardstown, died at Beardstown Hospital-Health Care Complex at 8:35 a.m. Saturday October 26, 1985.
   She was born August 11, 1897 in Cass Co., IL., the daughter of Arthur G. and Lena B. Philippi Korte. She married Frank Carl Dotzert February 27, 1949 at St. John's Lutheran Church in Bluff Springs. Mr. Dotzert died October 14, 1962.
   She was also preceded in death by: her parents; three sisters, Mrs. Henry (Inez) Fiedler, Mrs. Clarence (Laura) Blum and Miss Amelia Korte; three brothers, Herman, Robert and Homer Korte.
She was confirmed and lifelong member of St. John's Lutheran Church of Bluff Springs where services will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday with Pastor J. Edward Osborne of the church the officiating clergyman. Mrs. Dotzert will be taken to the church at 1 p.m. (one hour prior to the service) to lie in state until time of services. Interment will be in the Beardstown City Cemetery.
   Visitation will be at the Cline Funeral Home Tuesday from 7 to 8:30 p.m.
   The family has requested that friends wishing to give may contribute to the St. John's Lutheran Church Memorial Fund.
   Mrs. Dotzert is survived by: seven nieces, Mrs. Charles (Elizabeth) Flowers of Beardstown, Mrs. Edwin (Doris) Stock of R.R. 1, Beardstown, Mrs. Fred (Carolyn) Lauder of Quincy, IL., Mrs. Marjorie Bierhaus of Virginia, IL., Mrs. Leo (Ruth) Wankel of Springfield, IL., and Mrs. John (Joan) Wagner of Chillicothe, IL.; and three nephews, Glen Fiedler of R.R. 1, Beardstown, Merle Korte of Greenview, IL.and Norman Korte of Davenport, Iowa. Also surviving are eight great nieces and nephews and one great great nephew.
   Although she had no children of her own, Mrs. Dotzert was a second mother to many of her nieces and nephews.

DOTZERT, Bernice - Journal-Courier, Jacksonville, Illinois, March 2, 2007 - Submitted by Marcia Cox
Bernice Dotzert, 1916-2007, Virginia
   Bernice Sophia Elizabeth Dotzert, 90, of rural Virginia, died Wednesday evening, February 28, 2007 at Culbertson Memorial Hospital in Rushville.
   She was born Dec. 13, 1916 in rural Virginia, the daughter of Otto and Amanda Davidsmeier Sweatman. She married Julius H. "Jake" Dotzert on Jan. 23, 1938 in Arenzville, and he preceded in death on June 3, 1989.
   She is survived by a daughter, Karen (husband, Rev. Tom) Hilger of Huxley, Iowa; two sons, John (wife, Lois) and Steve (wife, Cindy), both of rural Virginia; seven grandchildren, Debbie (husband, Julio) Blanco of Lewisville, Colo., Steve (wife, Sherry) Hilger of Lees Summit, Mo., Mike (wife, Crystal) Hilger of Stewartville, Minn., David (wife, Robyn) Hilger of Norman, Okla., Jeremy Dotzert, Mandy (husband, Brad) Lyons, and Drake Dotzert all of Virginia; 11 great grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.
   She was preceded in death by one brother, Glenn "Joe" Sweatman Sr.; and a cousin, Don Davidsmeier, who was raised in the family home as a sibling.
   Mrs. Dotzert was a homemaker and farm wife. She was a life long member of St. John’s Lutheran Church in Bluff Springs where she formerly served as a Sunday School and Vacation Bible School teacher and was active in the church’s Women’s Missionary Group. She served as a leader of the Betsy Ross 4-H Club for 25 years and was a member of the Union Neighbors Community Club, St. Peter’s Lutheran Church Quilters, Cass County Home Extension Association, Beardstown Emblem Club, Sportsman Club, and Cass County Pork Producers. She became well-known as the neighborhood Burgoo Queen. She also enjoyed sewing, playing Rook, and working on the farm.
   Funeral services will be held 10:00 a.m.Tuesday at St. John’s Lutheran Church in Bluff Springs, with burial at Walnut Ridge Cemetery in Virginia. Friends may call from 5-7 p.m. Monday at Massie-Buchanan Funeral Home in Virginia. Memorials are suggested to the Culbertson Memorial Hospital Foundation. Condolences may left at www.buchananfuneralhomes.com.

DOTZERT, Katherine, Virginia Gazette, Virginia, IL., Friday, July 25, 1952 - Submitted by Marcia Cox
FUNERAL HELD SUNDAY AFT AT BLUFF SPRINGS - Dies At Home Thursday
   Mrs. Katherine Dotzert, widow of the late Henry Dotzert, died Thursday morning at her home south of Bluff Springs, just five days before her 73rd birthday anniversary. Born in Chandlerville July 23, 1879, she was the daughter of John and Ann Leinberger. She was married to Henry Dotzert March 20, 1902 and they moved to their home a few miles south of Bluff Springs in 1914. Mr. Dotzert died in 1945. She was also preceded in death by two daughters who died in infancy, and one son, Paul, who was killed in action in Tunisia, April 23, 1943, during World War II. Mrs. Dotzert is survived by five sons, Harry, Julius, William, Frank and Fred; four daughters, Mrs. Harold Nordsiek, Mrs. Homer Korte and Mrs. Dave Alcorn of near Beardstown, and Miss Martha Dotzert at home. Fourteen grandchildren survive. Funeral services were held at 2 o'clock Sunday afternoon at the St. John's Ev Lutheran church in Bluff Springs. The Rev. R.E. Aden, pastor of the church, conducted the services. Mrs. William Huffman and Mrs. Roscoe Reichert sang "In The Garden", "Asleepin Jesus"; and "In The Hour of Trial", accompanied by William Huffman. Flowers were arranged by Mrs. David Krieg, Mrs. James Fischer, Mrs. Raymond Bingham, Miss Kathryn Selvidge, Mrs. Clarence Stier and Mrs. Julia Gotting.Pallbearers were Clarence Stier , August Ruppel, Arthur J. Ruppel, Louis Sweatman, Otto Sweatman and John Fielder. Interment was the family lot in the Rose Hill cemetery at Petersburg

DOTZERT, Mary E. - newspaper unknown, 2000 - Submitted by Marcia Cox
   Mary E. Dotzert, 79, of rural Beardstown, died early Wednesday morning, Oct. 25, 2000, at the Culbertson Memorial Hospital in Rushville.
   She was born Sept. 29, 1921, in Woodson, the daughter of Lz and Eula Wilson Virgin. She married Clarence E. Dotzert June 15, 1940, in New London, Mo., and he preceded her in death on Dec. 4, 1998.
   She is survived by four sons, Jerry (wife, Patsy), David C., (wife, Sue), Michael (wife, Joyce) and Douglas, all of Beardstown; eight grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; and two sisters, Aileen Emerick and Bernice (husband, Bob) Loughary, both of Beardstown.
   Mrs. Dotzert graduated from Beardstown High School in the class of 1940. She was a member of the St. John?s Lutheran Church in Bluff Springs. She farmed with her husband in Cass County for 50 years. When her children were young, she worked at Woolworths in Beardstown. In recent years she worked at the Beardstown Elks Club and as an election judge for Precinct 2 in Beardstown. Mrs. Dotzert enjoyed ?going to coffee with her friends.
   Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday at the Sager Funeral Home, with burial at Beardstown City Cemetery. Friends may call after 4 p.m. Friday at the funeral home, with the family meeting friends from 5-7 p.m. Memorials are suggested to the Cass-Schuyler Area Hospice or the Cass County Visiting Nurses.

DOUGLAS, Peter - Beardstown Illinoian Star, Jun. 3, 1876
   Peter Douglas, aged old resident here, died yesterday at his son-in-law's, John McLin. He was 80. Burial Beardstown City cemetery.

DOUGLASS, J. Robert - Journal-Courier, Jacksonville, Illinois, August 25, 2007 - Submitted by Marcia Cox
J. Robert Douglass, 1923-2007, Ashland
   J. Robert "Bob" Douglass, 84, of Ashland, died Thursday, Aug. 23, 2007, at Walker Nursing Home in Virginia.
   He was born May 20, 1923, the son of J.H. and Helen McCready Douglass. He married Christine E. "Chris" Jones in 1946, and she preceded him in death in 2005.
   He is survived by one daughter, Ramona S. of Ashland; one brother, William R. (wife, Jean) of Princeton; four nieces and nephews; and several great-nieces and nephews.
   Mr. Douglass was a lifelong resident of Ashland Masonic Lodge 929, a volunteer fireman, Boy Scout leader and was a recipient of the First Citizen Award in July 2007 during Ashland's Sesquicentennial Celebration. He was a member of the Ashland United Methodist Church.
   Cremation rites have been accorded. Private combined services for Christine and J. Robert Douglass will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested to Cass County Home Health Care, 331 S. Main St., Virginia, IL 62691. Buchanan & Cody Funeral Home in Ashland is in charge of arrangements. Condolences may be left at www.buchanancody.com

DOUR/DOERR, August J. - Virginia Gazette, Virginia, Illinois June 25, 1937. - Submitted by Carol Orwig
Final rites for August J. Dour are held Sunday
   Funeral services  for August Julius Doerr, 81, lifelong resident of Cass county were held at the Massie Funeral Home here Sunday afternoon at 2 o’clock, with Rev W.S. Neely officiating. Special music was furnished by Mrs. William Campbell and Miss Celia Greenwood. Interment was made in Walnut Ridge cemetery.
   The deceased passed away here Friday afternoon after a lingering illness of several months duration.
   August Doerr, son of John and Elizabeth Doerr, was born in Bluff Springs on August 22, 1855. He was engaged in farming in the Bluff Springs neighborhood until about twenty years ago when he retired and moved to this city. Since that time he has lived in Virginia.
   Surviving the deceased is a son, John, of this city and a sister Mrs. William Parry of Bluff Springs.

DUCKWILER, Kimberly Sue (NOEL) - Journal-Courier, Jacksonville, Illinois, October 8, 2002 - Submitted by Marcia Cox
Kimberly Sue Noel Duckwiler 1969-2002
   Kimberly Sue Noel Duckwiler, 33, of Ashland, died Sunday evening, Oct. 6, 2002, at St. John's Hospital in Springfield.
   She was born July 17, 1969, in Beardstown, the daughter of James L. and Sue Olroyd Noel. She married Travis W. Duckwiler Oct. 13, 1995, in Ashland, and he survives.
   She is also survived by two sons, Samuel Little and Matthew Little, both of Ashland; one daughter, Leah Duckwiler of Ashland; her parents of Ashland; one brother, Dennis Noel of Ashland; her paternal grandparents, Jake and Lorene Olroyd of Virginia; three nieces; and several aunts and uncles. She was preceded in death by her paternal grandfather, Harold Noel.
   Mrs. Duckwiler was a 1987 graduate of Ashland High School and was employed at Casey's General Store and CCB Credit Service in Springfield. Halloween was her favorite season and she enjoyed decorating and dressing up for the holiday.
   A public visitation will be held from 5-7 p.m. Wednesday at the Massie-Buchanan Funeral Home in Ashland. Cremation rites will be accorded following the visitation. Private family committal services will be held at a later date. Memorials are suggested to the Ashland Volunteer Fire Department.

DUDLEY, Helen M. - Buchanan Funeral Home Internet Website
HELEN M. DUDLEY July 7, 2009
Helen M. Dudley, 92, of Ashland, IL died Tuesday, July 7, 2009 at Memorial Medical Center in Springfield, IL.
   She was born January 30, 1917 in Greene County, KY; the daughter of Willie and Alma Jeffries Edwards. She married George H. Dudley on August 12, 1939 in Greene County, KY and he survives.
   She is also survived by a daughter, Thelma Dozier (husband, Bernard) of Springfield; two grandchildren, Randy Buckman (wife, Mandy) of Ashland and Billie Langfelder (husband, Jim) of Springfield; three great grandchildren, Justin, Ryan, and Lauren Langfelder of Springfield; two half brothers, Lucian and Arlin Edwards, both of Columbia, KY; a half sister, Margie Lemond of Concord, NC; and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by two brothers and three sisters.
   Graveside funeral services will be held 3:15 PM Saturday, July 11, 2009 at Ashland Cemetery in Ashland, IL. The family will meet friends from 2:00 to 3:00 PM Saturday at the Buchanan & Cody Funeral Home in Ashland, IL. Memorial gifts are suggested to the Walker Nursing Home Activity Fund. Condolences may be sent online at www.buchanancody.com

DUFELMEIER, Harry W. - Virginia Gazette, Virginia, Illinois, September 1, 1983 - Submitted by Marcia Cox
   Harry W. Dufelmeier, 88, a lifelong resident of Arenzville, died at the Beardstown Hospital Long Term Care Center Saturday, Aug. 27.
   He was born in Cass County Feb. 3, 1895, a son of Henry and Elizabeth Osterholdt Dufelmeier.
   He married LaVerna Hierman March 5, 1921. She survives.
   Also surviving are two sons, Raymond and Melvin Dufelmeier, both of Arenzville; a daughter, Eileen Burkey of Walnut; a sister, Mrs. Alvin (Dorothy) Diestelhorst of St. Louis, Mo.; four grandchildren.
   He was preceded in death by a brother, two sisters, a daughter, and a grandchild.
   He was a retired farmer, an Army veteran of W.W. I, belonged to St. Peter's Lutheran Church, the Lutheran Brotherhood of St. Peter's Church and the Arenzville American Legion.
   Services were held Aug. 30 at St. Peter's Lutheran Church. Burial was in St. Peter's Cemetery. Memorial gifts may be made to St. Peter's Lutheran Church.

DUFELMEIER, Janice C. - November 5, 1925 - August 5, 2008
Janice C. Dufelmeier, 82, of Havana, passed away at Mason District Hospital in Havana at 6:24 a.m. on Saturday, August 02, 2008. She was born November 5, 1925 in Beardstown, IL to Leonard and Grace Evans. She married Art Dufelmeier on March 1, 1947 in Decatur, IL.
   Mrs. Dufelmeier is survived by her husband of Havana, four daughters: Carolyn Dufelmeier of San Antonio, TX, Diane (Ron) Hills of Havana, Mary Jo (Bob) Maloney of Rock Island, IL, Debbie (Mike) Webber of Havana and one son, Jamie (Lil) Dufelmeier of West Dundee, IL. Also surviving are eight grandchildren, one great-grandson and her beloved pet, Baby the cat. She was preceded in death by her parents, one sister Katherine, and one son Mark.
   Mrs. Dufelemeier was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church in Macomb. She loved her children and grandchildren, gardening and dancing.
   A memorial service will be held at the Hurley Funeral Home in Havana on Tuesday, August 5, 2008 at 11:00 a.m. with visitation one hour prior to the services. Rev. Sidney Davis will officiate. Burial will be held at a later date at Laurel Hill Cemetery in Havana.
   Memorial contributions may be made to the Alzheimer's Association. Online memorial messages may be left for the family at www.hurleyfh.com.
   Hurley Funeral Home in Havana is in charge of arrangements.

DULIN, Edward J. "Tuck" - Gazette Times, Virginia, Illinois, October 4, 1979 - Submitted by Marcia Cox
Edward "Tuck" Dulin
   Edward J. "Tuck" Dulin, 75-year-old Virginia carpenter, died Sept. 30 in rural Virginia community.
   Mr. Dulin was born in Kentucky May 2, 1904, son of James and Edna Smith Dulin. He is survived by his wife, Cordie Brock Dulin, and two children, Haskel of Virginia and Jack of Indiana. There are six grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren.
   A brother, Howard of Kentucky survives as does an aunt, Margaret Huffman of Nebraska. A daughter preceded him in death.
   Funeral services were at 2 p.m. Oct. 3 from Massie Funeral Home at Virginia with interment in Walnut Ridge Cemetery.

DUNN, Caroline, Virginia Gazette, Virginia, Illinois, October 21, 1887, reprinted in The Cass County Historian, June 1992
   Mrs. Caroline Dunn died Sunday at the residence of her son-in-law, William Paschal of Morgan County, of lung fever. The remains were taken to the residence of Luck Dunn, of Sangamon Bottoms. Interment in Dunn Cemetery. She was the widow of John Dunn. She lived in Hartford County, Maryland, until 1816, then moved to Ohio and came here in 1829. She married in June 1840. Nine children were born, four survive, Mary Ann Paschal, Sarah (Mrs. Henry Kuhlman), William T. Dunn, and Charles Dunn.(She is buried in Grigg Cemetery

DUNN, John - The Cass County Historian, December 1999, taken from Beardstown Illinoian, October 7, 1875
   John Dunn, born August 11, 1812 in Cornwall, England, died of stomach cancer on the 4th. He was buried on the bluffs near his brother Luckes place.

DUTCH, ? - The Cass County Historian, March 2000, taken from Virginia Enquirer, April 21, 1876
   William Dutch lost a son, age 8 on Tuesday. This is the third one of his children to die in two months time.

DUTCH, Charles - The Cass County Historian, December 1999, taken from Central Illinoian, November 20, 1868
   Charles Dutch of Thornton, Ind. a former resident here and youngest brother of John Dutch, accidently shot himself Tuesday and died instantly.

DUTCH, Louise - The Cass County Historian, December 1999, taken from Beardstown Illinoian, August 12, 1875
   Infant daughter, Louise, whose parents are J.R. and Alice Dutch, died Tuesday of cholera.

DYER, Mrs. John C. - Virginia Gazette, Virginia, Illinois, March 20, 1936 - Submitted by Carol Orwig
   Funeral services for Mrs. John C. Dyer, former resident here, who died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. O’Dessa Lemkeucher in Bloomington, were held in that city  Thursday morning. The remains were brought to this city for interment at Walnut Ridge cemetery where short services were held at the grave at two o’clock.
   Mrs. Dyer was formerly, Miss Mary Ellen Buxton was was married to John C. Dyer on June 26, 1878. Mr. Dyer preceded her in death on November 21, 1935.
   Most of her life was spent in this city, she and her husband going to Springfield in 1920 to make their home with their daughter, Mrs. O’Dessa Lebkuecher and moving to Bloomington with the Lebkuecher family in 1926.
   Survivors beside Mrs. Lebkeucher are another daughter, Mrs. Nora Robbins of this city.

DYSON, Thomas - newspaper unknown, 1913
   Thomas Dyson was born near Manchester, England June 12, 1834, and died at Chandlerville, Cass County January 21, 1913. He was the third of a family of four sons, who came to this country in 1841 and settled in Rushville. His father died that same year and the surviving members of the family are Edwin Dyson and Mrs. N.S. Montgomery of this city (Rushville). In the early fifties Mr. Dyson removed to Chandlerville, which place was ever afterwards his home. Here he was married on April 20, 1868 to Miss Johanna Wing, who with a family of two sons and five daughters, survive him, and all were at the home when he passed away. From an extended article in the Chandlerville Times of January 24 we take the following: the subject of this sketch was born in England, he became an ardent admirer of the free institutions of this country. In politics he was ever a Democrat; never having scratched the straight ticket. He was also a worthy citizen of Chandlerville, and served as postmaster under Mr. Cleveland's administration from 1885-1889. He was also a Justice of the Peace from 1836-1899. He filled the office of Police Magistrate for many years, even up to the time of his death. In addition to these offices he was Deputy Assessor for more than thirty five years. Mr. Dyson's private life was ever and always above reproach. Henot only believed in the necessity of the Christian church but was always a supporter and contributor to the same as along as he lived. As a husband and father he was loving and true. No place in our village was dear to him as his home. To sum up his life, Mr. Dyson was a good man, a loyal citizen, and true husband and a loving and devoted father. The funeral services were held at the Congregational Church Thursday afternoon at 2 o'clock, conducted by Rev. William B.Shaw, assisted by Dr. B.O. Aylesworth, after which the remains were laid to rest in the village cemetery, [Chandlerville Cemetery]. (Other survivors of Thomas Dyson were brothers, Joseph and William Dyson.).

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